Somerset Explorer - Somerset Tourist Guide

Explore Somerset’s history and natural beauty at its best this fall. These 10 activities are sure to inspire your creativity and your taste buds. Somerset is one of New Jersey’s most scenic areas, with rolling hills dotted with farmhouses, beautiful farmland, charming villages, and small towns. Somerset County is home to several large cities, including...

This is a beautiful county filled with wonderful sites, from the beautiful city of Bath to the Cheddar Gorge. This county in England is home to some of the most picturesque countryside in all of England. It also has two cities, Bath and Wells, a gorgeous coastline, and numerous towns and villages. There are a...

Somerset Carnivals The autumn illuminated carnivals of Somerset are one of the county’s best-kept secrets. Somerset carnivals commemorate Guy Fawkes’s attempt to blow up Parliament in 1605. By coincidence, the man who led the prosecution of Guy Fawkes and his associates in January 1606 was Sir Edward Phelips who built Montacute House near Yeovil, now...

If you are looking for activity breaks in the West Country, then Somerset has every kind of activity on offer. Somerset has wonderful horse riding country and there are many establishments offering horse riding holidays catering for beginners to experienced riders, such as Periton Park near Minehead, where you can enjoy fabulous riding across Exmoor...

Somerset is often overlooked when people consider their west country holidays. The county is often passed through en route to Devon or Cornwall. Unfortunately, a glimpse of Somerset via the M5 or A303 does not do it justice. To appreciate Somerset you have to get off the main roads – almost immediately you will find...

Somerset tourism first took off with the advent of the railways and the birth of the seaside resort. Weston-Super-Mare and Minehead became particularly popular holiday destinations and many of the hotels and guesthouses today date back to the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The tourism appeal of Bath dates back even further to the Georgian Era....

Somerset is a great county for cyclists of all abilities. If you are not bringing your own bike then most tourist information centers will have contact details for local cycle hire companies. For some gentle cycling in Somerset, the flat landscape of the Levels make for a less strenuous ride. The landscape is crisscrossed with...

There is Bed and Breakfast accommodation available in almost every town and village throughout Somerset. Another type of Bed and Breakfast available in Somerset is a “farm stay”. This is a great way to appreciate country life at close quarters. Enjoy fresh farm produce with your traditional English breakfast! Children love getting up close to...

Thinking of staying in Wells? Accommodation in Wells is varied and plentiful. There are many hotels and guesthouses in the center, and bed and breakfasts are also to be found around almost every corner. There are also many places providing self-catering accommodation within easy reach of Wells from cottages to holiday parks. While you are...

Thinking of staying in Glastonbury? There is an abundance of accommodation to choose from, mainly in the form of Guesthouses and B&B;’s rather than hotels. Many offer alternative therapies in addition to accommodation. Self-catering accommodation is also available in the town with more to be found in the surrounding area. There are also several camping...

Accommodation in Weston-Super-Mare is plentiful, with many beds and breakfast establishments and guesthouses to choose from. There is also a good selection of hotels along the seafront. In the area around Brean, there are many static caravan holiday sites, as well as other types of self-catering accommodation. Burnham-on-Sea also has a good range of accommodation...

There is an excellent range of accommodation in Minehead, you will find many beds and breakfast establishments, and guest houses to choose from. There is also a good selection of hotels along the seafront. Alternatively, there is a range of self-catering accommodation in Minehead and the surrounding area: from individual cottages to static caravan parks,...

Staying in Exmoor could not be easier, there is a huge range of accommodations to choose from. As well as the usual self-catering accommodation, hotels, and bed & breakfasts, there are many farm stays where you enjoy local homegrown produce and get a real feel of rural Somerset. Riding enthusiasts will enjoy staying in Exmoor,...

Staying in Bath is a popular choice for couples looking for a romantic weekend break. There are many top-class hotels in Bath close to the main city center attractions. Many of these provide views over The Pulteney Bridge. Guest Houses and Beds and Breakfasts can be found down nearly every side street in Bath. Some...

Somerset has a numerous selection of both picturesque and challenging golf courses to test both the novice and proficient golfer. Listed below are courses to appeal to every taste. Bath Golf Club, established in 1880, is one of England’s oldest and finest inland courses. Laid out on ‘Hampton Down’, the course occupies a prominent position...

Many of the attractions in Glastonbury are associated with myths and legends, its New Age image, and, of course, the Glastonbury Festival. The Joseph of Arimathea legend relates to the idea that Glastonbury was the birthplace of Christianity in the British isles, and that the first British church was built there at Joseph’s behest to...

The City of Wells is dominated by its magnificent cathedral. Wells is the smallest city in England with a population of just 10,000. The cathedral dates back to 1180, the Chapter House, Vicar’s Hall, the Cloisters, and Vicar’s Close date back from the 13th to the 15th centuries. The cathedral hosts many classical concerts throughout...

There are a great variety of museums in Somerset. In Bath you may want to include a visit to the Roman Museum housing many of the items found during the excavations around the Roman Baths and elsewhere in the city. At the Assembly Rooms is the Museum of Costumes, one of the world’s largest displays,...

Weston-Super-Mare became established as a seaside resort in the Victorian era with the advent of the railway. Weston-Super-Mare is dominated by Worlesbury Hill which borders the entire northern edge of the town. The town’s most famous landmark is the Grand Pier. At low tide, the sea retreats so far out that there is nothing but...

Hotels and Guest Houses in Somerset There is a wide selection of hotels and guest houses in Somerset. Whether you are looking to stay in a genteel country house hotel, five-star luxury in Bath, or a family-run guest house in one of the traditional seaside resorts, Somerset has it all. The distinction between hotels and...